Wine in Real Life: Gold Medal Flights
WIne in Real Life – checking out some Gold Medal Wines and updating you on great stuff out there! Continue reading Wine in Real Life: Gold Medal Flights
Your Guide to the Virginia Wine Gold Medal Trail Experience
Are you out to get yourself some swag? Did you know you can earn credit for every winery visit? Jump on the bandwagon and start earning points today! Continue reading Your Guide to the Virginia Wine Gold Medal Trail Experience
The 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Medals
Some initial quick impressions on the medals list from an your consumer-focused, untrained wine blogger. I find the list and my preferences seem to get closer together every year. Continue reading The 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Medals
Virginia Nebbiolo: Winemaker Exploration and Collaboration Yields Ageworthy Results
Virginia Nebbiolo is gaining momentum. At the Virginia Nebbiolo Summit, winemakers taste, collaborate, and test whether this iconic grape can truly thrive and age in Virginia. Continue reading Virginia Nebbiolo: Winemaker Exploration and Collaboration Yields Ageworthy Results
Cellar Reflections: Virginia Cabernet Franc
The third installment of Cellar Reflections tackles Cabernet Franc – some say it’s their favorite Virginia grape. Here’s what I like about it. Continue reading Cellar Reflections: Virginia Cabernet Franc
Arterra’s 2023 Vintage: Why The 2023 Virginia Vintage Matters
Longtime readers know Arterra is one of my favorite Virginia wineries. I’ve been drinking Jason Murray’s wines for nearly 20 … Continue reading Arterra’s 2023 Vintage: Why The 2023 Virginia Vintage Matters
Cellar Reflections: Merlot’s Place in Virginia Wine
Cellar Reflections entry focused on my growing love of Virginia Merlot. Continue reading Cellar Reflections: Merlot’s Place in Virginia Wine
Tasting the Future: A Barrel Tasting at Keswick Vineyards
Barrel tastings let us see how the vintage is settling and showing up – the wines are revealing their personalities. The 24 and 25 vintages are showing up strong and I’m excited about what is coming our way! Continue reading Tasting the Future: A Barrel Tasting at Keswick Vineyards
Cellar Reflections: Petit Verdot in Virginia Wine
A new series – Cellar Reflections – on specific Virginia grapes I love and why I keep my wine collection the way I do. Check out this one on my favorite grape! Continue reading Cellar Reflections: Petit Verdot in Virginia Wine
When Time Isn’t Real: Virginia Wines for That Weird Week Between the Holidays
Holiday times are magical, and time flows differently at the end of the year. What did you sip and savor during the holidays? Continue reading When Time Isn’t Real: Virginia Wines for That Weird Week Between the Holidays
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